Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Tuesday, September 9, 1884
Add to My HeroesJohn H. Fowler
Officer John Fowler was shot and killed while supervising a chain gang.
One of the prisoners attempted to escape but was caught by Officer Fowler near First and E Street, NW. A struggle ensued and Officer Fowler was shot and killed with his own weapon. The suspect was apprehended by another officer and hanged for the crime.
Officer Fowler had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 14 years and had served in the Civil War as a private in Company D; 4th Battalion, District of Columbia Infantry. Officer Fowler was survived by his wife and four children and is buried in Plot R91/297 of Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 23
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Hanged
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Fowler,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
September 9, 2024
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